Juan Gris Pears and Grapes on a Table painting

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But Khalid, Mahound's general, could not find Baal. In spite of door--to--door searches, proclamations, turnings of stones, the poet proved impossible to nab. And Mahound's lips remained closed, would not part to allow his wishes to emerge. Finally, and not without irritation, Khalid gave up the search. "Just let that bastard show his face, just once, any time," he vowed in the Prophet's tent of softnesses and shadows. "I'll slice him so thin you'll be able to see right through each piece."
It seemed to Khalid that Mahound looked disappointed; but in the low light of the tent it was impossible to be sure.
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Jahilia settled down a day, no alcohol, the locking up of wives. Hind herself retired to her quarters . . . but where was Baal?